Setting up a Solar Powered Air Pump

Keep you pond fish safe via the power of the sun. Also emergency life support for fish rooms is always good
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[@mexicalifishkeeper]

Loved that you did this, I'm here because i was looking at the same pump for an outdoor aquarium I'm setting up.

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

I want to try a different brand and protect the pump itself by putting it in either a zip lock or plastic container. I think the elements got to it. It didn't seem weather tolerant as my fountain pumps are.

[@rjelephant8075]

Thank you so much. My land lord doesnt want me to use electricity for my aquarium. And its always sunny here, so thanks again!

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

There are usb powered air pumps which work even better

[@maalat]

Smart solution in mounting panel using paper. Thank you.

[@maalat]

Just clicked subscribed. Learned so much.

[@shannonscanlan3163]

Awesome , add a sponge filer run by the solar bubble pump . Thanks

[@OnefishTwofishROC]

Awesome setup! I think it is great that you are trying to keep it all self sufficient. Looks like a really nice pump, it definitely offers options for operating it. What a nice sunny HOT day to fire it up! Great job!

[@nashiiigop263]

Thank you for this video sir❤

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

You're welcome. More updates to come.

[@maalat]

What’s the brand name for the air pump. Also recommended water pump.

[@maalat]

Thank you. Thank you for being detailed…

[@IamLJAYMarketing]

If you precharge the pump via USB how long does it last roughly with no solar DEE? - Was thinking about buying 2 and then they would cover a 24hr period if there is a power cut, if you can confirm how long they last after charging buddy?

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

@IamLJAYMarketing the first generation didn't run well after it got wet. You'll need to protect it from rain. I used a tupperware container. First time I didn't know that

[@IamLJAYMarketing]

@@DeeFromBrooklyn - I live in the UK breed tropical plecos inside house, but my house suffers power cuts, going to try two of the new generation ones, will let you know buddy!

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

@IamLJAYMarketing there's a better better that I use indoors. Aire pump runs full time but runs intermittently if the power goes out. Link below : amzn.to/3Zv15p4

[@mikeywalnuts7015]

I might have to try one of those next year. It looks a lot sleeker than my spare whisper air pump that I have outside with a rope tub over it to protect from the rain lol

[@petermedera8807]

post a pic

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

You could always enclose the pump in a small Tupperware container sprayed black. That's what I use for outside equipment

[@maalat]

USB so you can connect to yiur computer and perhaps there’s an algorithm to measure air pressure

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

That would assume that the USB cable is designated for data and not just power. I've found that inserting the pump itself into a plastic container will protect it from water damage and prolong its life

[@InappropriateReefer]

This is fantastic 👍 wonder if it’d be good as a back up for power outage too to conserve battery during the day

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

I have battery powered pumps as well that I know run for days. But this would be a life saver via solar power

[@i12cook]

Does the battery charge and run the pump over night

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

@@i12cook no

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

@@i12cook the fish do fine over night without it

[@Mybackyardtilapia]

Is it working at night?

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

It run for quite a while depending upon the charge. I've had no issues and spawned lots of fish

[@UtukushiDAE2007]

Does it store enough energy for when the sun goes down? I have a community tank where fishes will require filtering 24/7

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

Its not meant to run 24 hours. For that you'd need a solar system with battery storage which of course costs more

[@IamLJAYMarketing]

@@DeeFromBrooklyn the new ones on Aliexpress now have a lithium battery installed I have just ordered a few!

[@wesley7202]

This would work great where I live because we get alot of sun in Texas

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

The right solar device maker life so much easier

[@generalawareness101]

Your link above now takes us to a water pump setup for ponds not anything to do with an air pump.

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

This video is old now. Link probably ended

[@generalawareness101]

@@DeeFromBrooklyn I tried but I don't think they make that setup any longer. Was big in 2019 then poof.

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

I just replaced it with a better link to a better model

[@generalawareness101]

@@DeeFromBrooklyn Thank you.

[@homesculptor]

Whats up Dee!

[@techtraveler1468]

Nice idea

[@blesybloss8161]

Hi Dee. So how do you know is on charging by sun and the battery either full or not.

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

If its charged it runs. It charges thre internal batteries

[@Wildcats-mn6bt]

Thank you!

[@j.tripchannel3038]

It will function also at night? And how long ? 6 to 8hr?

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

When the sun is down it stops

[@kushimovies2834]

Send me link to buy these

[@Giostattoo]

How long did it last?

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

The pump actually lasted about a month but the batteries that come inside the pump aren't the best so it may do better if you can swap those rechargeable batteries out

[@itzuno2536]

Can i ask if I should use a solar powered air pump tto power my aquarium or not? If not then what should I use?

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

Solar powered fountain pump will agitate the water and provide gas exchange

[@itzuno2536]

@@DeeFromBrooklyn so that means I can also use that air pump for my aquarium? (i'm sorry if I'm asking too much I'm just new to this field)

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

@@itzuno2536 this model pump didn't perform well in the long run

[@kakotaitv9258]

Nice thank bro

[@rtdagoober]

Does the solar panel cope with rain and humidty?

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

The panel is weather proof. The sir pump is not. I’ve had it sitting outside for a few years now.

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

The funny thing is that the water fountain pumps have been working for years now🤔

[@jeremiahcelestinomonroy9184]

does the pump and solar panel still works till this day?

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

@@jeremiahcelestinomonroy9184 This pump really didn't come through in the long run.. I'm using the solar fountain pumps which work well

[@Ekta-bj1xs]

Please attach the link. I can't find it.

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

@@Ekta-bj1xs amzn.to/3ltPr6w

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

@@Ekta-bj1xs if it's still available

[@DomimoD_YG]

Do you have a link to that pump?

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

In actuality not happy with it. Im modifying something long term

[@lesterlubiano2132]

I bought one but it keeps turning off.

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

They rub intermittently

[@lesterlubiano2132]

@@DeeFromBrooklyn how many hours will they run? can they run 16 hours then 5 hours of charging?

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

@@lesterlubiano2132 haven’t run this one for some time but it cuts on and off all day

[@reyedmondmiranda6460]

Does it works til now?

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

Realized that although it said waterproof it actually isn't. Im going to order another and incase it in Tupperware. See if that helps

[@tonykaczmarek278]

Awesome

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

This year I'm going to improve on this set up

[@jannatylabaytatamang3919]

it's still working ??

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

Solar panel Yes. Pump.NO

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

I made a follow up video

[@kotaraus]

@@DeeFromBrooklyn can you put a link on that video. Im thinking of getting one but Im hesitating because it might last during nightime.

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

@@kotaraus I’d stick with the fountain pumps instead. Water circulation is more beneficial and the air pumps didn’t last well

[@NYGOLD]

Dee's Magic Fish Garden!!!! Will that pump go all night or shut off when the sun goes down?

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

Time will tell. I didn't fully charge it day one but its supposed to store power enough to run 16 hours after sun down. I'll keep you posted

[@NYGOLD]

@@DeeFromBrooklyn cool deal, I plan on doing a green water pond outside BUT I need the air at night not during the day.

[@seandan68]

Air pumps put very little o2 in the water. The bubbles float to the top pushing the nitrogen up and out, thus making the O2+ level higher.

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

They mainly act as water displacement which agitates the water and expels co2

[@maalat]

Good to know

[@mr.gambol1807]

nice bro.

[@Dontdalla]

Mine stopped working after a few months.

[@ravikumarr7046]

How many hours power backup

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

Doesn't work as a backup. Panel powers the pump

[@rodolfotumaneng8638]

How can I avail & how much?

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

Pump wasn't great in the long run

[@jeffroomadto5363]

Talkative

[@tckingfish]

Fish tank pumps? C’mon man.

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

Re-purposing things to make the tub self sufficient. The tub Breeds fish every year

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

This pump really didn't come through in the long run..

[@ryankay2048]

same

[@biscuitoliver2568]

Same here , first it runs okay ..a few weeks it didn't work 100% as it in the first day

[@cielodamore5982]

Why you have all the fingernails cut off except the little finger... im sorry but i never see that before so is funny

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

I bite my nails but the pinkys good for scratching🤣